Puławski
Alpha acid
8–11%
Beta acid
3–4%
Total oil
-
Poland
Amarillo
Alpha acid
7–11%
Beta acid
5.5–8%
Total oil
1–2.3 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Puławski
- Versatile - works for both bittering and aroma
When to pick Amarillo
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
- Aroma-focused - ideal for dry hopping
- Richer, more complex aroma profile
Aroma profile and use
Shared aromas
Lemon
Only in Puławski
WhiteSpiceClovePapayaHerbal
Only in Amarillo
FloralSpicyTropicalCitrusOrangeMelonApricotPeachGrapefruitDank
Property
| Property | Puławski | Amarillo |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 8–11% | 7–11% |
| Beta acid | 3–4% | 5.5–8% |
| Co-humulone | 26–30% | 21–24% |
| Total oil | - | 1–2.3 mL |
| Myrcene | 38–39% | 40–70% |
| Humulene | 24–25% | 19–24% |
| Caryophyllene | 11–13% | 7–10% |
| Farnesene | - | 6–9% |
| Origin | Poland | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Aroma |